Stainless Steel Plate Applications

A flat rolled or forged product: 10 inches (254 mm) and OVER in width, 0.1875 inches (4.76 mm) and OVER in thickness. There are several grades of steel that Plate is available in. Use the guide below to find out which is right for you. GradeDescriptionApplications 304General PurposeChemical equipment, Pressure vessels, Cryogenic vessels, Dairy equipment, Nuclear vessels and components (click here for complete list) 309SCr & Ni increased for high temperatureAnnealing boxes, Chemical processing equipment (elevated temperature), Conveyor parts, Dryers (click here for complete list) 310SSame as 309, only more soAnnealing boxes, Chemical processing equipment (elevated temperature), Conveyor parts, Dryers (click here for complete list) 316Mo added to increase corrosion resistanceChemical processing equipment, Food processing equipment, Oil refining equipment, Paper industry digesters, evaporators & handling equipment (click here for complete list) 317More Mo & Cr added for better corrosion performanceChemical processing equipment, Dying equipment Pulp & paper manufacturing equipment, Desalination equipment 321Ti added to prevent carbicle precipitationPlate heat exchangers, Chemical equipment, Fire walls, Pressure tanks 330Si increased for highest heat resistanceAnnealing boxes, Combustion chambers, Burners and exhaust parts 410General PurposePress plates, Coal chutes, Oil burner parts 430P & S added for improved machiningBank vaults, Combustion chambers, Tanks